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Varamis Rail ‘Faster, Cheaper, Greener’
Varamis Rail ‘Faster, Cheaper, Greener’
Phil Read, Chief Executive Officer of Varamis Rail, gives a talk about The UK’s first high speed rail logistics company, providing fast, zero emission linehaul logistics services.
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‘The End of Steam on British Railways 1966-67’ by Michael Smyth.
‘The End of Steam on British Railways 1966-67’ by Michael Smyth.
Michael Smyth's presentation covers steam in the Leeds, Bradford, and Wakefield areas plus the North East. Featured are the last working examples of many classes eg Jubilees, B1s, 2-6-4Ts, WDs, Q6s, & J27s.
4 events,
Observations at Tamworth & Water Orton
Please note change of venue from the planned Heart of Wales Rover.
September 2024 Croydon & South London Meeting
September 2024 Croydon & South London Meeting
At present just a date for your diary... details will be added when available.
“Britain’s Military Railways” by Clive Pepper
“Britain’s Military Railways” by Clive Pepper
Many Military sites in Britain once had, and in a few instances still have, internal railway systems. Illustrated by visits made between 1970 and 2000, this presentation provides a rare photographic record and history of such locations.
1 event,
On Great Eastern Metals From 1991 to Date
On Great Eastern Metals From 1991 to Date
Physical meeting at Shenfield Parish Hall Our member Geoff Brocket is a prolific photographer who always seems to be able to get the photos that no one else can. This outing covers photos on the Great Eastern Railway from 1991 to the present day. Like many of us, Geoff prefers locos to multiple units so…
3 events,
Watercress Line Film Unit
Watercress Line Film Unit
From 'History' to 'How it works', the Watercress Films Unit only formally came into existence a few years ago. Since creation Will and his team have boosted the railway's publicity on youtube with followers regularly tuning in to find out more about the Watercress Line. In this talk Will takes us through the creation of…
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Work of the RAIB
Work of the RAIB
Simon Lomax, Principal Inspector of Rail Accidents at the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, joins us to explain the work of the RAIB.
1 event,
‘The View from the North’ illustrated by Steve Batty.
‘The View from the North’ illustrated by Steve Batty.
Steve Batty from Selby North Yorkshire is visiting us to present 'The View from the North'.